Apex native Drew Pescaro eats first real meal since being injured in UNC Charlotte shooting

Thursday, May 16, 2019

UNC Charlotte shooting victim eats first real meal in 15 days

Drew Pescaro, the 19-year-old injured during the shooting at UNC Charlotte, shared another major recovery milestone on social media.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Drew Pescaro, the 19-year-old injured during the shooting at UNC Charlotte, shared another major recovery milestone on social media.

For the first time in 15 days, Pescaro was able to eat real food.

He posted the following picture to his social media accounts, showing himself enjoying a grilled cheese, fries, pineapple, ice cream, cookie and sweet tea.

This update comes after Pescaro posted a video showing himself taking his first steps without a walker.

Pescaro was one of four people injured when alleged gunman 22-year-old Trystan Andrew Terrell opened fire on campus on April 30.

Reed Parlier, 19, and Riley Howell, 21, were killed during the tragic event.

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